Romain Edouard vs Arkadij Naiditsch
GM Romain Edouard (2554) · GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2574)
Romain Edouard and Arkadij Naiditsch have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2010 and the most recent in Mar 2022. Edouard leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Edouard | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Naiditsch with White | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Edouard | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Blitz | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Edouard | Draws | Naiditsch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E55 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Romain Edouard | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Bundesliga 2021-22 |
| Jul 2020 | Romain Edouard | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 53rd Biel |
| Jul 2020 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Romain Edouard | 1-0 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 53rd Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Romain Edouard | Arkadij Naiditsch | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 53rd Biel Blitz |
| Jul 2020 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Romain Edouard | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 53rd Biel Rapid |
| Oct 2019 | Romain Edouard | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 22nd EU-chT |
| Jan 2013 | Romain Edouard | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 75th Tata Steel Challengers |
| Jun 2012 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Romain Edouard | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Jun 2011 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Romain Edouard | 1/2-1/2 | French: Tarrasch Variation | FRA-chT Top 12 |
| Dec 2010 | Arkadij Naiditsch | Romain Edouard | 0-1 | Sicilian | 29th ch-EU blitz |
| Dec 2010 | Romain Edouard | Arkadij Naiditsch | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 29th ch-EU blitz |
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What is the head-to-head score between Romain Edouard and Arkadij Naiditsch?
In 11 recorded games, Romain Edouard has 2 wins, Arkadij Naiditsch has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Romain Edouard and Arkadij Naiditsch played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Dec 2010 to Mar 2022.
What openings do Romain Edouard and Arkadij Naiditsch play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Rossolimo (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.